Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
australis
ID:
437121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Samp.) Ratter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 109: 322 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000436453

Common Names

  • Spergularia australis
  • Australis Spergularia
  • Southern Sand-spurrey

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Synonyms

  • Spergularia rupicola australis Samp. [unknown]

Description

Spergularia australis (also called Southern Spurrey, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spergularia australis is used as an ornamental plant, in rock gardens, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spergularia australis has small, star-shaped, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spergularia australis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically found in sandy soils, on coastal dunes, and in other dry, sunny habitats. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Spergularia australis

Spergularia australis is native to Australia and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal dunes.

Spergularia australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spergularia australis?

Spergularia australis

What are the common names of Spergularia australis?

Southern sandspurry, Southern sand-spurrey

What is the growth habit of Spergularia australis?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

Species in the Spergularia genus

Spergularia bocconei, Spergularia purpurea, Spergularia macrotheca, Spergularia nicaeensis, Spergularia macrorrhiza, Spergularia stenocarpa, Spergularia tangerina, Spergularia rubra, Spergularia segetalis, Spergularia rupicola, Spergularia capillacea, Spergularia arbuscula, Spergularia australis, Spergularia azorica, Spergularia fimbriata, Spergularia echinosperma, Spergularia depauperata, Spergularia diandra, Spergularia media, Spergularia marina, Spergularia heldreichii, Spergularia lycia, Spergularia sparsiflora, Spergularia bracteata, Spergularia confertiflora, Spergularia andina, Spergularia atrosperma, Spergularia collina, Spergularia congestifolia, Spergularia cremnophila, Spergularia floribunda, Spergularia grandis, Spergularia platensis, Spergularia rupestris, Spergularia squarrosa, Spergularia villosa, Spergularia canadensis, Spergularia hanoverensis, Spergularia aberrans, Spergularia cerviana, Spergularia denticulata, Spergularia fasiculata, Spergularia massafuerana, Spergularia pissisii, Spergularia pycnantha, Spergularia pazensis, Spergularia microsperma, Spergularia sperguloides, Spergularia ramosa, Spergularia spruceana,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2482127: Based on the initial data import
Gonçalo Sampaio (1865-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samp.' in the authors string.
James Alexander Ratter (1934-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ratter' in the authors string.